Month: January 2017
“Commuting Home,” poem by Shasta Hatter; watercolor by Erik Kaye
COMMUTING HOME Rattling through the night Silent, separate,… Read More ›
“New Year: 2004” poem and photo by Lara Gularte
NEW YEAR: 2004 at Jamestown California All our winters have taken us here, the road uphill to the Palm Victorian. In the stained glass room an oil lamp flickers the promise of light. Absent is your day planner and… Read More ›
“Rubyfruit Variation” by Erik Kaye
Editor’s Note: I am posting Erik Kaye’s amazing watercolor “Rubyfruit Variation” in celebration of this unusual New Year that is now upon us. Erik Kaye’s Real Autobiography: I made a decision when I was in college that has defined my life…. Read More ›
“How Can Words Even Come Close” and “Defiance” – 2 poems by Trevor Maynard
HOW CAN WORDS EVEN COME CLOSE I take these flimsies These fancies, these spirits on paper I try to form them into meaning My mind cascades thoughts Ideas bounce, ricochet, thrash I want to express the rage But it’s not… Read More ›
“Standing Rock” poem by Roberto Tinoco Duran; “Caduceus or The Revolution Within,” painting by Jennifer Cordiglia
Editor’s Note: The victory at Standing Rock shows us the power of letting go of our differences and standing together in Spirit to help heal and do what is right. This is a victory, but nevertheless, proponents of the pipeline… Read More ›
“The Real Thing” poem by Nils Peterson; drawing of Hummingbirds by Bea Garth
. The Real Thing by Nils Peterson, copyright 2017 . December – the remains of the summer garden, stalks of sea-lavender lined with tiny blossoms, half fresh, half wasted – among them a hummingbird in a glistening green vest. Such… Read More ›
“Modern Propaganda: The War On Our Consciousness” commentary and art by Human Distortion
Editorial Note: This article by the East Coast shaman Human Distortion, is very appropriate for starting the New Year given the political and personal challenges that are ahead of us. It is a call to action for us to learn… Read More ›